Biography
Ali Nuhu, often referred to as the King of Kannywood, is a prominent actor, producer, director, scriptwriter, and dancer in the Hausa movie industry. Born on March 15, 1974, in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Ali Nuhu is considered the most consistent face on the screen in Kannywood.
Ali Nuhu Educational Background
Ali Nuhu attended Riga Special Elementary School for his elementary education before continuing to Government Secondary Commercial School in Kano and Science Secondary School Dawakin for his secondary education. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography at the University of Jos and also obtained a diploma in film production and cinematic arts from the University of Southern California. Additionally, he received a diploma from the Asian School of Media studies in New Delhi.
Ali Nuhu Career
Ali Nuhu’s acting career began when he attended an audition during his university days in Jos. He actively participated in the Dance and Drama Troupe of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during his one-year mandatory national service in Oyo State. After his service year, he made his professional acting debut in the movie “Abin sirri ne” and gained recognition for his role in the hit film “Sangaya.” Ali Nuhu has since starred in numerous successful movies, including “Azal,” “Jarumin Maza,” “Stinda,” “Danadam Butulu,” “Dijanagala,” “Wasila,” and “Mujadala,” among others. He has appeared in over 500 movies and celebrated his 20th year on-screen in 2019.
Ali Nuhu Marriage
Ali Nuhu is married to Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir, and the couple has three children together named Fatima, Ahmad, and Nawahir.
Ali Nuhu Net Worth And Achievements
While Ali Nuhu’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, he has participated in various film festivals at home and abroad, including the Zuma Film Festival, Pyongyang International Film Festival, and Abuja International Film Festival, among others. He has received recognition and accolades for his contributions to the film industry, including awards from Arewa Films Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards, African Film Academy Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Kannywood Award, and Best of Nollywood Awards.
Filmography
Ali Nuhu has an extensive filmography that includes movies such as “Mr. Lecturer,” “Fati,” “The Ghost and the Tout Too,” “One Lagos Night,” “Dear Affy,” “Halimatus Sadiya,” “Matar Mutum,” “Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons,” “Seven and a Half Dates,” “Banana Island Ghost,” and many more.
